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2023 MASSACHUSETTS APPARATUS ORDERS and DELIVERIES, DEPARTMENT and OTHER STATE NEWS



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2023 MASSACHUSETTS APPARATUS ORDERS AND FUNDING

Adams Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One custom pumper. Dec 2022.

Amherst Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One Typhoon custom pumper. Mar 2022.

Amherst Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One 100' RM Tower. Jan 2023.

Amherst Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a Horton ambulance built on a Ford F-550 chassis. April 2023.

Arlington Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a new custom E-One pumper. Aug 2022.

Arlington Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a Horton ambulance built on a Ford F-550 chassis. August 2023.

Ashland Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer Ascendant 100' Mid-Mount Aerial Tower. March 2023.

Athol Fire Department gets funding for new brush truck. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Sept 2022.

Athol Fire Department has placed an order with C&S Specialty for a Stainless Steel Toyne pumper built on a Spartan chassis. It will feature a 1000 gallon UPF Poly tank and is expected to be delivered in November of 2023. Oct 2022.

Attelboro Fire Department has place an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 750 gallon water tank. Jul 2022.

Auburn Fire has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for two (2) Chevy 5500HD/Road Rescue 4X4 ambulances. Nov 2023.

Avon Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire & Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer pumper with 1250 GPM pump and 750 gallon water tank. May 2022.

Ayer Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One custom pumper. Jun 2022.

Barre Fire Department has signed a contract with Allegiance Fire Rescue for a new International CV/Road Rescue Ultra medic ambulance. This new rig will replace the current Ambulance 1. In addition, the town approved funding to purhcase a pumper to replace Engine 5. The department also received an AFG grant in the amount of 476,120 for the purchase of a new tanker to replace Forestry 2. Oct 2022.

Barre Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new pumper-tanker. March 2023.

Belchertown Fire Department has placed an order with Allegience for three pieces of apparatus. The first is a Road Rescue ambulance built on a Ford F-550 4X4 chassis (delivered Sept 2023). The second is a Pierce 2500 gallon tanker built on a Kenworth T880 chassis. And the third is a Pierce Enforcer-Ascendant 100' Mid-Mount tower. Funding for the tanker was through a Federal FEMA grant. Posted December 2021.

Belmont Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One custom pumper. September 2023.

Berlin Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an ambulance built by Wheeled Coach. Jan 2023.

Berlin Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Saber 1500/1500 pumper.
. August 2023.

Billerica Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a custom built E-One pumper. March 2023.

Bolton Fire Department has awarded Seagrave a contract to built a new rescue pumper with a Marauder II cab/chassis. It will feature a 1500 GPM pump, 1000 gallon water tank and 30 gallon foam tank. Aug 2021. Delayed to June 2023.

Boston Fire Department has ordered 9 pumpers. The bid for the pumpers was awarded to E-One, all built to the specifications of the current pumpers in the fleet. They will be delivered 3 per fiscal year with the first 3 being completed by the end of June 2022, the next 3 by the end of June of 2023 and the final 3 by the end of June 2024. August 2022. Update August 2023: six of the 2022 pumpers have been delivered and assigned to Engine 10, Engine 21, Engine 24, Engine 42, Engine 51, and Engine 52.

Boston Fire has completed final inspection of 2 new E-One ladder trucks at the fatory. They are identical to current spec Boston ladders and are scheduled to be assigned to Ladder 1 and Ladder 29 after being outfitted at Greenwood Emergency Vehicles. Nov 2022.

Boston has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for six (6) E-One Cyclone-Metro 100' RMA ladder trucks. Jan 2023.

Boylston Fire Department has placed an order for a new E-One rescue-pumper. April 2022.

Bridgewater Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new brush truck. March 2023.

Brockton Fire Department has placed and order with Allegiance Fire Apparatus for 3 (three) Pierce fire trucks. The first is an Enforcer 1500 GPM rescue-pumper, the 2nd is an Enforcer 105' RM ladder truck and the 3rd is an Enforcer 100' RM Tower. Apr 2022.

Brookline Fire Departmen has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for (2) Pierce Enforcer pumpers with 1500 GPM pumps and 500 gallon water tanks. March 2023.

Burlington Fire has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Velocity 100' RM Tower. Nov 2023.

Cambridge Fire had placed an order with Pierce for two (2) Enforcer 1250 GPM pumpers. Features include: Enforcer Chassis with 60” Cab, 400 HP Cummins L9 Engine, Alison EVS 3000 Series Transmission, IRT Idle Reduction Technology, Frontal Air Bags, 304L Stainless Steel 152” Second Generation Body, Hot Dipped Galvanized Frame Rail and Underbody Structure. Mar 2022.

Charlton Fire Department has placed an order with 4 Guys for a pumper/tanker built on a Spartan chassis w/ FC-94 2-door cab. Featurs include a 1000 GPM FTO pump and 2500 gallon water tank. Mar 2022.

Chelmsford Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Saber pumper with 1500 GPM top mount pump and a 750 gallon water tank. March 2023.

Chelsea Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer Ascendant 100' MM Tower w/ rear steer. Jan 2023.

Dalton Fire District Expects July Delivery of Ladder Truck. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. May 2023.

Devens Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a Horton ambulance built on a Ford F-550 chassis. Oct 2022.

Dighton Fire Department has on order a 2022 KME Predator 1500/1000 pumper. Jan 2022.

Dracut Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for 3 pieces of apparatus- an HP95’ Mid mount Tower; a Typhoon Custom Pumper with 1500 GPM pump, 750 gallon water tank and 30 gallon A foam tank, 750/30A; and mini pumper with 1250 GPM pump and 300 gallon water tank built on a Ford F-550 chassis. In addition, the department will be sending Engine 1's 2009 E-One Typhoon out to be refurbished, which will become a spare after the new pumper is in service. The department has also ordered a Ford F-350 utility truck, a 16’ rescue boat, and a new SBA compressor. The fire chief noted that this is the largest single equipment investment in the history of the Dracut Fire Department. Jun 2022.

Dracut Fire Department hsa placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a second E-One mini pumper built on a Ford F-550 chassis. It will feature a 1250 GPM pump, 300 gallon water tank and 30 gallon foam tank. It will be assigned as Squad 1 when completed and delivered. June 2023.

Dudley Fire Department has on order a new Sutphen pumper. Dec 2022.

Eastham Fire Department has placed an order with Pierce for a quint built on an Enforcer chassis with 75' Ascendant aerial. Jul 2021.

East Longmeadow Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire and Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500 GPM pumper. Jul 2022.

East Longmeadow Fire has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500 GPM Pumper with 759 gallon water tank. This will join the 1500 GPM Enforcer PUC ordered in 2022. Additional features include a Cummins 450hp L9 engine, TAK-4 independent front suspension, heavy-duty 13.38” hot-dipped galvanized frame rails, and a Pierce Husky 3 foam system and Hercules CAFS.

Egremont Fire Department has placed an order with Lakes Region Fire Apparatus for an HME Ahrens-Fox AF622-Mini EVO. It will be built on a 2021 Ford F-550 4X4 Chassis with 1500 GPM Hale pump and 400 gallon water tank. June 2021.

Fairhaven Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new ambulance. March 2023.

Fall River Fire Department was approved for a $2.5 million HUD loan through the city’s Community Development Agency and will be used to purchase two fire apparatus – an aerial ladder truck and a pumper. Sept 2023.

Falmouth Fire Department has placed an order with Pierce for an Arrow XT pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 720 gallon water tank. Oct 2021.

Falmouth Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Arrow XT pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 720 gallon water tank. This is in addition to the pumper ordered in 2021. March 2023.

Fitchburg Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One 100' RM ladder truck. June 2023.

Florida Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One custom pumper/tanker. April 2023.

Foxborough Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for two (2) Road Rescue ambulances built on Ford F series chassis. Jul 2021.

Franklin Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire & Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer Ascendant 100' Mid-Mount Aerial Tower. Per Allegiance, this truck will be powered by a Cummins X12 525hp motor and have a hot dip galvanized frame rail, body substructure and front bumper extension substructure. Feb 2023.

Gardner Fire Department has ordered a new pumper and rescue truck. Both units are being built by Sutphen. Jan 2023.

Gill Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire and Rescue for a Pierce Responder pumper built on a Freightliner 4X4 chassis with 4 door cab. Features include a 1250gpm pump, 1000 gallon water tank, booster reel and cab-operated remote bumper turret. Jul 2022.

Gill Selectboard approves ordering new brush truck. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Nov 2022.

Glouceter Fire Department to order (2) two new pumpers from Pierce and a new ambulance. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted May 2022.

Gloucester Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a Horton ambulance built on an International chassis. Sep 2022.

Grafton Fire Department has on order a Seagrave Marauder pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 1000 gallon tank. May 2022.

Hamilton Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 750 gallon water tank. April 2023.

Hampden Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new brush truck. March 2023.

Hancock Fire Department has placed an order with Specialty Vehicles for a new Rosenbauer tanker built on an International HV-607 chassis. Features include: 3/16” FX aluminum body, 1250 GPM Waterous pump, 2500 gallon water tank, Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) folding tank rack system, Enclosed hard suction hose storage, Booster reel, Rosenbauer EZ Climb rear access ladder, Amdor Inc. brand roll up doors, Newton brand rear and side electric tank dumps and Whelen Engineering LED emergency and scene lighting package. Funding for the truck had been provided through a Federal FEMA grant. Dec 2021.

Hanover Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a new Horton ambulance built on a Dodge Ram 5500 chassis. Feb 2023.

Harvard has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $761,904.76 for a ladder truck. Sep 2021.

Hingham Fire Department has place an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a new custom built E-One pumper. Aug 2022.

Hinsdale Fire Department has placed an order with VRS Sales for a new Toyne EP Transporter Tanker built on a Freightliner SD series chassis. It will feature a Hale 750 GPM pump, 3000 gallon water tank, Toyne welded stainless steel body, three (3) Newton dumps and a Zico drop down porta tank rack. Oct 2022.

Holden Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One 100' RM ladder truck with a single rear axle. Aug 2023.

Hopkinton Fire Department has placed an order with Pierce for two (2) Enforcer 1500 GPM pumpers with 720 gallon water tanks. Aug 2022.

Hudson Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer 1500 GPM pumper with 750 gallon water tank. Oct 2022.

Lakeville Fire Department has placed an order with New England Fire Apparatus for a Smeal 100' Mid-Mount tower built on a Spartan chassis. Jun 2022.

Lawrence Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One 100' RM Quint. July 2023.

Lee Fire Department has on order a custom KME pumper. Delivery expected in early 2023.

Leicester Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a Horton ambulance built on a Dodge 5500 chassis. Aug 2023.

Leominster Fire Department has placed an order with Pierce for an Arrow XT pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 675 gallon water tank. Mar 2022.

Longmeadow Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One custom pumper. Aug 2023.

Lowell Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One 100' RM ladder truck on a single rear axle chassis. Sept 2022.

Lowell Fire is placing a large order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for 9 pieces of apparatus made by Pierce including 7 pumpers, 2 rear-mount 100' ladder trucks and 1 mid-mount 100' tower. April 2023.

Ludlow Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Arrow XT rear-mount tower. Jul 2022.

Lynn Fire Department has on order a new E-One pumper for Engine 3. Sep 2021.

Lynn Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for two (2) E-One custom built pumpers. Nov 2022.

Lynn Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new pumper. March 2023.

Lynnfield Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a Horton ambulance built on a Ford F-550 chassis. June 2023.

Malden Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for two (2) E-One custom pumpers. July 2023.

Manchester By the Sea Fire Department has received funding approval to purchase a new quint. July 2023.

Marion Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One 100' RM Quint. July 2023.

Marion Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant for a new brush truck. July 2023.

Marshfield Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Skeeter Brush Truck built on an International CV 4x4 chassis and carry a 500 gallon water tank with super single tires. March 2023.

Marshfield Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a Horton ambulance built on a Ford F-550 chassis. June 2023.

Mashpee Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One 100' RM Quint. August 2023.

Massachusetts Firefighting Academy has ordered three (3) International MV607 4-door pumpers that are being built by Ferrara. All three have 1250 GPM pumps and 500 gallon water tanks. One of them with have a 30 gallon foam tank and CAFS system. As of September 2022, two of the three have been delivered. Apr 2021.

Massachusetts Firefighting Academy has on order a 2022 KME Severe Service 109' RMA.

Mendon Fire currently has on order a Spartan/Toyne pumper for Engine 1. August 2023.

Merrimac Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a new E-One 100' RM Quint. Mar 2022.

Middleborough Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant for a new mini-pumper. July 2023.

Milford Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $406,089.09 for a Firefighting Water Tanker Truck. Sep 2021.

Millis Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer PUC pumper with 750 gallon water tank. Jul 2022.

Monson Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire and Rescue for a Road Rescue ambulance built on a Ford E series chassis. Jul 2022.

Nahant Fire Department has placed an order with Sutphen for a new heavy duty Monarch pumper. Sep 2022.

Needham Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One 100' quint tower. June 2023.

New Bedford Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire & Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer 100' Tractor Drawn Aerial ladder truck. Jun 2022.

New Bedford Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a new E-One pumper. Jun 2022.

New Bedford EMS has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a Ford F-550/Horton ambulance and a Ford Transit/Wheeled Coach ambulance.
. August 2023.

Norfolk Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire & Rescue for a Pierce dry-side tanker built on an International HV607 chassis. Features include a 1250 GPM pump, 3000 gallon water tank, side & rear dumps and two cross lays. Apr 2022.

Norfolk Fire has placed an order with SVI for a stock Rosenbauer pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 1000 gallon water tank. Dec 2022.

North Andover Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Road Rescue ambulance built on an International MV chassis. Nov 2023.

North Attleboro Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a Horton ambulance built on a Ford F-550 chassis. May 2022.

Northborough Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Saber pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 1000 gallon water tank. July 2023.

Oxford Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Road Rescue Metromedic ambulance built on a Ford F series chassis. Oct 2022.

Peabody has approved funding to purchase a new pumper. July 2023.

Plymouth Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One tanker built on a Freightliner M2 chassis. May 2022.

Plymouth Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a pumper and a ladder. The pumper will be an E-One Typhoon with 1500 GPM pump, 1000 gallon water tank and 30 gallon foam tank. It is slated to replace Engine 2. The ladder truck will be an E-One Typhoon with 1750 GPM pump, 450 gallon water tank and 100' rear-mount aerial. That truck is slated to replace Ladder 2. July 2023.

Quincy Fire has received funding to purchase a new pumper for Engine 3 and a new ladder for Ladder 1. Mar 2022.

Randolph Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $227,272.73 for a brush fire truck. Aug 2021.

Raynham Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a new E-One custom pumper. Jan 2022.

Reading Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a new ambulance built by Horton on a Dodge 5500 chassis. April 2023.

Reading has placed an order with Seagrave for a 100' RM Ladder truck. 2023.

Revere Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for two (2) E-One Typhoon pumpers and and E-One Metro ladder truck. June 2023.

Rockland Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new pumper. March 2023.

Sandwich Fire Department has placed an order with Sutphen for a pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 1500 gallon tank.

Saugus recently placed an order with Allegiance Fire & Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer-Ascendant 100 Mid-Mount Tower and a Pierce Enforcer 1250/750 pumper. March 2023.

Somerset Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One custom pumper. September 2023.

South Deerfield Fire has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer 1500 GPM Pumper with 1000 gallon water tank. Additional features include an L-shaped tank with low hosebed, a top mount pump panel with speedlays, a Husky 3 foam system, a Cummins L9 engine and Pierce heavy-duty, hot-dipped galvanized 13.38” frame rails. April 2023.

Springfield Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for two (2) Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500 GPM pumpers for Engine 2 and Engine 3 as well as a Pierce Enforcer rescue-pumper with 1500 GPM pump for the Rescue Squad. Jul 2022.

Sterling Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for Ford F-550/Horton ambulance. June 2023.

Stoneham Fire Department has ordered a Seagrave Marauder with 1250 GPM pump, 750 gallon water tank and 30 gallons of foam. May 2021.

Stoneham Fire Department has placed an order with Seagrave for a Marauder pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 750 gallon water tank. This engine is from a cancelled order and is in addition to the pumper already on order. It will differ from the pumper on order where it's another department's specs, but will take less time to deliver than a pumper custom ordered. This new pumper will replace Engine 5's 2022 Pierce. April 2023.

Stoughton Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a Horton ambulance built on a Ford F-550 chassis. May 2023.

Stow Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Road Rescue ambulance built on a Ford F-550 4X4 chassis. November 2023.

Swansea Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One 95' tower ladder. Oct 2022.

Taunton Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a new E-One custom pumper. May 2022.

Templeton Fire Department has placed an order with C&S Specialty for a Toyne Custom Transporter 4x4 Tanker built on a Freightliner 108SD 4x4 chassis. It will feature a 2000 UPF Poly tank and Toyne Bolted stainless steel body. Delivery is expected in August 2025. August 2023.

Tewksbury Fire has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer stock pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 1000 gallon water tank. June 2023.

Topsfield Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a Horton ambulance built on a Ford F-550 chassis. Aug 2023.

Townsend Fire Department has on order a Seagrave pumper. Jun 2022.

UMass Memorial EMS in Worcester has placed an order with Greenwood EV for two (2) Horton ambulances built on Ford E-450 chassis'. Nov 2023.

Uxbridge Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a Horton ambulance built on a Ford F series chassis. Jun 2022.

Waltham Fire Department has placed an order with Seagrave for a pumper to replace Engine 7. Specifications are similar to the current Engine 3. Dec 2021.

Wareham Fire District has placed an order with Lakes Region Fire Apparatus for an Alexis pumper built on a Spartan MetroStar chassis. It will feature a 1250 GPM pump and 2000 gallon tank. April 2022.

Wareham Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant for a new mini-pumper. July 2023.

Warren Fire Department has on order a Life Line ambulance.

Wellfleet Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One custom pumper. Aug 2022.

West Barnstable Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Saber pumper/tanker with 2000 GPM pump and 3000 gallon water tank. Oct 2022.

West Bridgewater has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One custom pumper. June 2023.

Westfield Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Velocity pumper with 1250 GPM pump and 770 gallon water tank. Nov 2022.

Weston Fire Department has placed an order with Spencer for a light rescue/casade unit built on a 2023 Ford F-550 chassis. Oct 2022.

Westwood Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One 100' RM quint. Nov 2023.

Whitman Fire Department has on order a pumper from E-One.

Whitman Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grand for a new brush truck. July 2023.

Wilbraham Fire Department has placed an order for a Road Rescue ambulance built on a Ford F-550 4X4 chassis. Dec 2021.

Wilbraham Fire has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Ford E-450 Road Rescue ambulance. June 2023.

Winthrop Fire Department has placed an order with Seagrave for a new Marauder 1500 GPM pumper. Oct 2021.

Woburn Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce 105' Quint. July 2023.

Yarmouth Fire Department has placed and order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a CET brush truck built on a Ford F series chassis. December 2023.




2023 MASSACHUSETTS APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

Abington Fire has placed into service a 2018 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance as Ambulance 3. It previously served in Halfax, Mass. Posted in October.

Amesbury Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Typhoon 1500/470/30A 100' RMA for Ladder 4. Click for Related Article. Posted in June.

Amesbury Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Osage 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 3. Posted in August.

Ashland Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Road Rescue 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 3. Posted in June.

Ashland Fire has placed into service a 2023 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 as Car 5, the shift commander's vehicle. Posted in August.

Auburn Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Chevy 5500/Road Rescue 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in October.

Auburn Fire is set to take delivery of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 1. Delivery is expected to take place in December and will replace a 2003 American LaFrance. Posted in November.

Avon Fire has placed into service a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4x4 as Car 2, the shift commander's vehicle. Posted in November.

Barnstable Fire recently placed into service a 2022 Ford F-230/Reading 4x4 as Squad 200. Posted in December.

Bedford Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-150 4x4/Fire Interceptor for Car 2. Posted in November.

Belchertown Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Road Rescue 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 3. The also received a 2007 Ford E-350/Medix ambulance from East Longmeadow that will be used as a spare. Posted in September.

Belmont Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 1. Posted in July.

Billerica EMS has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Osage 4X4 ambulance for Paramedic 150. Posted in November.

Blackstone Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Spartan/E-One 1500/1000 pumper for Engine 2. Posted in November.

Bolton Fire has placed into service a 1998 Stewart & Stevenson MTV 6x6 125/600 as Forestry 7. It previously served in Dalton, Mass. Posted in May.

Boston has taken delivery of a 2023 Freightliner/Hackney rescue for Decon 3. Posted in January.

Boston Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Freightliner/Hackney USAR unit. Posted in June.

Boston has taken delivery of three (3) new 2023 E-One Typhoon 1250/560/30F pumpers for Engine 10, Engine 24, and Engine 42. Posted in August.

Boston MedFlight has taken delivery of two (2) 2023 Freightliner M2/Life Line ambulances for Med 14 and Med 16. Posted in October.

Bourne Fire has taken delivery of two (2) 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulances for Ambulance 135 and Ambulance 136. Posted in May.

Boxborough Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000/30F for Engine 62. Posted in July.

Boxford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 HME Ahrens Fox 1500/2400/30F for Engine 1. Posted in October.

Centerville-Osterville-Marston Mills Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 International 4400/Horton ambulance for Ambulance 324. Posted in September.

Chelmsford Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Sabrer non-walk-in heavy rescue for Rescue 1. Posted in February.

Chester Fire has taken delivery of a 2024 Freightliner/US Fire Pump 1500/1800 for Engine 2. It replaces a 1987 E-One. Posted in November.

Chicopee Fire recently placed into service a 2022 Ford E-450/PL Custom ambulance as Med 5. Posted in May.

Chilmark Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Fouts Brothers 4x4 1500/300/15F for Rescue 121. Posted in November.

Dalton Fire Department has placed a second ambulance into service as Ambulance 6. The 2014 International/Lifeline has previously served in Easthampton as Ambulance 2. Posted in May.

Dartmouth Fire District 3 has taken delivery of a 2023 Rosenbauer Commander 1500/1000 pumper. Posted in June.

Dedham Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/First Priority 4x4 Light Rescue for Squad 3. Posted in October.

Douglas Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Saber 1500/1000 for Engine 1.

Douglas Fire has taken delivery of a 2020 Ford F-550/2023 Bulldog 4x4 250/300 for Brush 1. The current Brush 1 will have the skid unit removed and be utilized as a utility vehicle. Posted in May.

Dunstable Fire has purchased a 2001 Ford F-550/Central States 250/400 which had previously served with the Manchester By the Sea Fire Department. It will be utilized as a light rescue. July 2023.

East Longmeadow Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Road Rescue 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 3. Posted in September.

Eastham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Enforcer quint with 75' RM aerial for Ladder 157. Posted in January.

Easthampton Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2022 Ford F-550/PL Custom 4x4 ambulances for Ambulance 2 and Ambulance 3. Both are powered by Ford PowerStroke engines and equipped with Stryker PowerLoads, new Stryker stretchers & new Stryker stair chairs. Posted in April.

Easton Fire has taken delivery of two (2) 2022 Ford F-550/Fouts Brothers 4x4 1500/300/15F for Squad 11 and Squad 12. Posted in November.

Easton Fire Department has placed into service a 2023 Spartan/Toyne 1750/1000 pumper as Engine 14, replacing a 2006 E-One. Posted in November.

Fairhaven Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000 pumper for Engine 2. Posted in October.

Fall River EMS has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Wheeled Coach 4x4 ambulance for Medic 4. Posted in February.

Fall River EMS has taken delivery of a 2022 Chevrolet Express 3500/Wheeled Coach for Ambulance 8. Posted in April.

Fall River EMS has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/E-One 4x4 Technical Response for Tango 1. Posted in August.

Fall River EMS has placed into service a 2023 Ford F-350 1st Responder FLEX Battalion Chief Unit as Squad 11. Posted in December.

Falmouth Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Life Line ambulance for Rescue 34. Posted in May.

Falmouth Fire is taking delivery of a 2023 Pierce Arrow XT 1500/720 for Engine 21. The current 2019 Pierce will be reassigned. Posted in September.

Fitchburg Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/AEV ambulance for Rescue 3. Posted in October.

Foxborough Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Enforcer 1250/750 for Engine 22. Posted in January.

Foxborough Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Road Rescue ambulance for Rescue 29. Posted in February.

Foxboro Fire has purchased a 2001 E-One Hurricane 1500/300 95’ RM Tower. Designated Tower 25, it is running in place of Ladder 26's 2019 Pierce which was damaged in an accident. Once Ladder 26 is repaired, this unit will be retained as a reserve ladder. The truck originally served Naperville, IL as Truck 5. Posted in September.

Freetown Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 3. The current Rescue 3 will be reassigned to Rescue 2 and the current Rescue 2 will be retired. Posted in January.

Freetown Fire recently placed into service a 1978 Ford F-750/Farrar 4x4 250/750 as Breaker 1. It previously served in Wareham and Marion, MA. Posted in May.

Gardner Fire recently placed into service a 2001 Pierce Saber as Engine 2. It is a temporary placeholder until the new Sutphen pumper is delivered next year. The 2011 International/Rosenbauer Engine 2 has been sold as part of the apparatus plan for the new Sutphen units onder. Posted in April.

Georgetown Fire had taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Wheeled Coach 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 11. Posted in April.

Goshen Fire has placed into service a 2011 Dodge Ram 4500/AEV 4x4 as Rescue 1. It previously served with Highlan Ambulance. Posted in May.

Grafton Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Firematic BRAT for Brush 1. It features a 500 GPM PTO pump and 500 gallon water tank. Posted in November.

Granville Fire recently placed into service a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance as Ambulance 1. Posted in December.

Hadley Fire has placed into service a 2009 Chevrolet C4500/PL Custom ambulance as Ambulance 1. It had previously served in Northampton. Posted in July.

Halifax Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 2. Posted in August.

Hamilton Fire recently placed into service a 2022 Ford F-550 4X4/CET brush unit as Squad 5. Posted in January.

Hancock Fire has purchased a 2005 Pierce 105' RM ladder truck. The unit had previously served with the Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department in Virginia. Posted in August.

Hanover Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 E-One Typhoon e-MAX 1500/1000/30F for Engine 1. Posted in January.

Harwich Fire had taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 75.

Hilltown Community Ambulance recently placed into service a 2011 Ford F-650/Braun ambulance as Ambulance 2. It had previously served in Talbot County, MD. Posted in November.

Holden Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 4. Posted in August.

Holden Fire has placed into service a 2023 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 as Car 3, the shift commander's vehicle. Posted in August.

Hubbardston Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-450/Demers ambulance for Ambulance 2. Posted in October.

Joint Base Cape Cod Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Rosenbauer 4x4 light rescue for Rescue 421. Posted in June.

Lancaster Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford E-430/Crestline for Ambulance 2. Posted in April.

Lanesborough Ambulance has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/PL Custom 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 5. Posted in May.

Malden Fire has purchased a 2010 Pierce Arrow XT 1250/750 for Engine 4. The unit had previous served in Nashau, NH as Engine 5. Posted in June.

Marlborough Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer 2000/300 100' RMA Tower for Truck 1. Posted in October.

Marshfield Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Typhoon 1750/750/30A for Engine 3. Posted in April.

Massachusetts Department of Fire Services has placed into service a 2019 Freightliner/2023 Farber HazMat Mobile Testing Vehicle as Haz-Mat 73. Posted in June.

Mashpee Fire recently placed into service a 2022 Ford F-350/Knapheide 4x4 Utility as Utility 370. Posted in December.

Mattapoisett Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Typhoon eMAX 1500/1030 for Engine 3. Posted in July.

Medway Fire has placed into service a 2023 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 as Car 4, the shift commander's vehicle. Posted in October.

Merrimac Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Spartan/E-One 1500/1000 for Engine 32. Posted in February.

Methuen Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-450/Braun 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in May.

Methuen Fire recently placed into service a 2022 Pierce Saber 1500/725/25F pumper as Engine 5. Posted in July.

Montgomery Fire had taken delivery of a 2023 Freightliner/Spartan ERV 1500/1800 for Tanker 1. Posted in May.

Nantucket Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 3. Posted in September.

Natick Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-450/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in April.

Natick Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Typhoon 1500/750 pumper for Engine 4. Posted in July.

New Bedford has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Ward MCB 4x4 – Special Hazards unit designated Squad 1. Article- New Bedford Fire Department receives new fire and emergency apparatus. ARTICLE PERTAINING TO NEW SQUAD 1. Posted in January.

New Bedford EMS has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford Transit/Wheeled Coach ambulance for Ambulance 7. Posted in September.

New Salem Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Spartan FC 94/E-One 1500/1030/30F for Engine 2. Posted in November.

North Adams Fire Department recently acquired a 1996 Spartan/Smeal 1500/1000 pumper. The unit is currently on loan from Lee Fire and will become a permanent part of the North Adams fleet once Lee's new pumper has been delivered. Posted in February.

North Attleborough Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 2. Posted in March.

Northern Berkshire EMS has taken delivery of three (3) 2023 Chevrolet G3500/Wheeled Coach ambulances for Unit 2, Unit 5, and Unit 8. Posted in September.

Northampton Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Arrow XT 100' RMA for Truck 1. It replaces a 2004 E-One tower. Posted in November.

Northfield EMS has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 3. Posted in June.

Norwell Fire recently placed into service a 2005 Pierce Contender 1250/750/30F as Engine 2. It had previously served in West Palm Beach, FL as well as a brief stint as a loaner in Malden, MA. Posted in June.

Norwood Fire has taken delivery of two (2) 2022 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulances for NA-4 and NA-5. Posted in November.

Oakham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Spartan MetroStar ER 1500/2500 pumper/tanker for Engine 1. Posted in November.

Otis Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2022 Freightliner/KME 1500/1500/20F for Engine 2, replacing a 1999 Mack/Smeal. Posted in November.

Peabody Fire Department has purchased a 1996 KME 100’ RMA for use as a spare ladder. The unit previously served in Newburyport. Posted in March.

Peabody Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer 100' RMA for Ladder 1. Posted in April.

Pepperell Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in January.

Provincetown Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Osage 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 596. Posted in May.

Quincy Fire has placed into service a 1992 E-One Hurricane 100’ RMA as Ladder 1. It previously served in Harwich, Mass. Posted in April.

Randolph Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 2. Posted in June.

Raynham Fire has placed into service a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4X4 ambulance as Rescue 4. Posted in March.

Raynham Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Typhoon eMAX 1500/1000/30F for Engine 4. Posted in November.

Rutland Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Braun 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 3. Posted in February.

Salem Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ferrara Cinder 1500/500 for Engine 1. The current Engine 1 will be reassigned as reserve Engine 6. Posted in June.

Sandwich Fire has placed into service a 2022 Ford E-450/Life Line ambulance as Ambulance 3. Posted in June.

Sherborn Fire has placed into service a 2023 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 as Car 5, the duty officer's vehicle. Posted in August.

Shirley Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000/25F for Engine 5. Posted in August.

Southbridge fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford E-450 Life Line ambulance for Medic 1. Posted in September.

Spencer Rescue has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford E-450/Wheeled Coach ambulance for Ambulance 3. Posted in May.

Spencer Rescue has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford E-450/Road Rescue Ultramedic ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in December.

Sterling Fire had taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Alexis 4x4 400/275 for Squad 2. Posted in May.

Sudbury Fire recently placed into service a 2022 Ford F-350 4x4 125/200 as Brush 1. Posted in July.

Tewksbury Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Braun 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in April.

Tewksbury Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Pierce light rescue for Rescue 1. Posted in August.

Three Rivers Fire in Palmer has placed into service a 2016 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 as Rescue 201. The former Brewster, MA ambulance has been converted into a light rescue. Posted in September.

Townsend Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/CET 300 gallon for Forestry 3. Posted in July.

Tyngsborough Fire recently placed into service a 2023 Ford E-450/Osage ambulance as Ambulance 1. Posted in November.

UMass Worcester EMS has taken delivery of two (2) UMass Worcester EMS has taken delivery of this 2022 Ford F-450/Horton 4x4 ambulances for Ambulance 2660 and 26613. Posted in June.

Uxbridge Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in April.

Walpole Fire has taken delivery of two (2) 2023 E-One Typhoon 1500/530 pumpers for Engine 1 and Engine 2. Posted in August.

Walpole Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. The current Ambulance 1 will be reassigned to Ambulance 3. Posted in September.

Ware Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Saber 1500/1000 for Engine 2. Posted in January.

Warren Fire has taken deliver of a 2023 Dodge Ram 5500/CET/Specialty Vehicles 4x4 315/300/10F brush truck for Engine 4. Posted in November.

Webster EMS has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Road Rescue 4X4 ambulance for Paramedic 4. Posted in April.

Webster EMS will be taking delivery of a 2023 Ford E-450/Medix MSV-II for Paramedic 5 sometime in early November. Posted in October.

West Bridgewater Fire had taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in January.

West Springfield Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer 1500/500/75' RMA for Engine 3. Posted in August.

Westport Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 2. Posted in April.

Wilbraham Fire recently took delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Road Rescue 4x4 ambulance for Medic 3. Posted in July.

Wilmington Fire has placed into service a 2015 Freightliner/ PL Custom ambulance as Ambulance 2. It had previously served with the Independent Hose Co in Fredrick, MD. Posted in March.

Winchester Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Medic 1. Posted in August.

Winchester Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 1. Posted in November.

Worcester Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Seagrave Capitol 95' Aerialscope for Ladder 3. Posted in September.

Worcester has taken delivery of the two (2) other 2023 Seagrave Capitol 95' Aerialscopes that were on order. They will be assigned to Ladder 1 and Ladder 7. Ladder 1's current rig will be reassigned to Ladder 6 and the current Ladder 7 will become a spare. Posted in November.

Worcester Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2023 E-One Typhoon 1500/500/30F pumpers for Engine 11 and Engine 13. Posted in November.




2023 MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT NEWS

Abington reclaims 1948 fire truck, seeks money for restoration. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Acton Fire Department has appointed Anita Arnum as the new fire chief. Posted in October.

Adams Fire Department receives donated tools from Specialty Minerals. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Agawam looking to fill volunteer firefighter positions. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Agawam Fire Department Replaces Failing Air Packs. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Amherst recruitment strategies to combat firefighter shortage. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Andover Fire Launching EMS Bike Unit For Fast Emergency Response At Events. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Ashby Fire Headquarters has completed an addition with renovation of the existing bays. Posted in May.

Ashland Promotes Lieutenant Boland To Fire Captain. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.  

Ashland Fire welcomes newest firefighter Thomas Kirk. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Ashland Fire has occupied their new Headquarters Fire Station located at 12 Union Street. The new station combines Station 1 and Station 2, so both stations will be closed and all companies will run out of the new headquarters. Posted in May.

Athol Fire Department welcomes Firefighter/paramedic Hagopian. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Athol Fire Department to recognize those lost in the line of duty. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Athol's historic fire engine undergoes repairs. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Auburn Fire Department willed $500,000 from a former patient for a new ambulance, equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Auburn Firefighter Jim Sweeney Retires After 44 Years Of Service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Bedford Fire graduates new recruit from the acadamy and promotes a new officer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. 

Beverly to donate fire truck to Ukraine. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Beverly Fire Truck on its way to Help First Responders in Ukraine. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.  

Blandford firefighters receive new protective gear thanks to Hero Fund USA. CLICK FOR ARTICLE>. Posted in January.

Boston District 9 Chief Emmet "Pat" Nichols will retire on January 18th after 37 years of service. Posted in January.

Boston District 12 Chief Timmy Smith has retired after 30 years of service. Posted in January.

Boston has broken ground on the new fire station for Engine 17, Ladder 7 and District 7. Located on Meetinghouse Hill, the new station is expected to be completed in 2024. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Boston Fire has returned to a 9 alarm running card from 10 alarms. This results in 3 engines and 2 ladders responding on the 2nd alarm now. Posted in July.

Boston announces plan for new fire station in South Boston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Boston has placed into service a temporary engine, designated Engine 11. This company staffed with members on overtime is in service out of Engine 9's quarters in East Boston until September 1st due to the closure of the Sumner Tunnel for the summer. Posted in July.

Boston EMS EMT Lou Amichetti has retired after 32 years of service. Posted in January.

Boston EMS Superintendent Jack Pearsull has retired after 24 years with the agency. Posted in January.

Boston MedFlight employee that was off duty makes lifesaving rescue from burning vehicle. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Bourne First Responders Get Equipment to Help Those with Autism. CLICK FOR ARTICE. Posted in November.

Brewster Fire/Rescue Receives $91,500 FEMA Award for Pump, Aerial Ladder, and Driver Training. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Brockton, MA FAO Bob Myers has retired after 17 plus years in Brockton Fire Alarm. Posted in May.

Cambridge Fire is in the process of placing into service (2) 2023 Ford Expedition SUVs for the Division 1 and Division 2 deputy chiefs. These will replace 2012 Ford Expeditions. Posted in March.

Cambridge Fire has formed a new paramedic squad company, Squad 3. The 2-person ALS unit will run out of Station 5 in Inman Square and is an addition to the current 2 squad companies. The company is utilizing former Haz-Mat 1's 2012 Ford F-550/Pierce light rescue as it's apparatus. Posted in April.

Chicopee Fire Department swears in new recruits. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January

Chilmark Fire Department has occupied their new Station 1, located at 3 Menemsha Crossroad which is the same site as the previous station. Posted in November.

Concord Fire Department Warns Against Donation Scam. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Dedham fire occupied their new headquarters fire station at 26 Bryant Street on April 20th. Posted in April.

Devens breaks ground on new public safety building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Dracut Engine 1's former 2009 E-One Typhoon 1250/750/20F has returned to the department after being refurbished. The unit is now assigned as Engine 5 and will run as a front line piece until the new E-One pumper for Engine 1 has been delivered. It will then become a primary spare engine. Posted in March.

East Longmeadow Fire has sworn in Christopher Beecher as the new deputy chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Eastham firefighter Matt Antoine graduates state fire academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Easthampton firefighter Dave Safron retires after nearly four decades of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Easthampton Fire Department secures $565k to replace old equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Easthampton Fire Department awarded $1.5M federal grant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Easton Fire Department awarded $40k for community health program. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Easton working to replace outdated, unsafe facilities for police, fire, public works. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Edgartown Looks at Plans for New, Bigger Fire Station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Everett City Council discuesses launch of fire department based ambulance service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Fairhaven Firefighters Sound the Alarm on Low Staffing Levels. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. 

Fairhaven Lieutenant Brian Daniel has retired after 38 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Fall River firefighters hope new apparel will put dent in high rates of cancer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Falmouth FY24 Budget Tackling Fire Staffing. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Falmouth's new fire station to be called the Hatchville Fire Station, located at 878 Sandwich Rd. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Falmouth Applying to FEMA for Firefighter Staffing Funds. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.  

Falmouth Fire had placed into service a 2023 Ford Expedition as C-28, the shift commander's vehicle. Posted in May.

Falmouth Voters Pass Initiative To Hire 14 Firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Falmouth Hatchville Fire Station Ahead Of Schedule, On Budget. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Framingham Fire has placed into service a 2023 Ford Expedition as Car 2, the shift commander's vehicle. Posted in April.

Gloucester Fire adds fourth woman to force. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Gloucester Officers, Firefighters Honored During Public Safety Badge Ceremony. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Gloucester Fire Department welcomes 3 new firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Gloucester Lieutenant Dan Kennedy has retired after 28 years of service. Posted in July.

Gloucester Firefighter Linda Henry has retired after 23 years of service with the department. Posted in November.

Grafton, Hopkinton, Southborough and Westborough may go regional with emergency dispatch calls. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Granby firefighter performs lifesaving CPR while on vacation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Greenfield's New fire station taking shape. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Greenfield's new Fire Station continues to progress. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Groton Engine 1's 2013 Spartan Metro Star/4 Guys 1500/1000/20F has returned to service after being refurbished. Posted in August.

Hanover Visiting Nurse to Join Hanover Fire Department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Hanson Fire's Robert O'Brien takes the helm. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Harvard Firefighter receives award. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Hudson fire station uninhabitable after lightning strike. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Lakeville recognizes two firefighters for saving a woman during a violent dog attack. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Lawrence Amputee firefighter back on the job after motorcycle crash nearly killed him. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Lawrence Firefighter Cyril Lane has retired after 35 years of service. Posted in July.

Leominster firefighter Vinny Alia is a contestant on Gordon Ramsay's "Next Level Chef". CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. 

Lexington Fire has placed into service a 2023 Ford F-150 4X4 as Car 3, the shift commander's vehicle. Posted in March.

Lincoln Fire Ladder 1's 2003 Pierce Dash 2000/500/105' RMA has returned to the department after being refurbished. Posted in November.

Longmeadow Fire has refurbished Squad 4's 2005 Ford F-550/Toyne 125/300. The rescue body was removed and sold to Springfield with a new brush body added and skid unit. The designation has been changed from Squad 4 to Brush 1. Posted in May.

Lowell Fire Department receives first of 8 new engines, 10 support vehicles. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Lowell Firefighter John Bue has retired after 27 years of service. Posted in June.

Lowell Engine 4 has been assigned a 2000 E-One Cyclone II 1250/880/20F that previously served in Dracut. This unit will be used until the new pumpers on order are delivered. Posted in August.

Ludlow Fire Department awarded grant for fire education programs. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Lynn Fire Chief Stephen Archer has retired after 30 years of service. Daniel Sullivan named as successor. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Lynn's new fire chief Daniel Sullivan takes reins. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Lynn Firefighter Kevin Curry Promoted to Fire Lieutenant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Lynnfield Fire Department Wants Four More Career Firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Malden Fire Chief Bill Sullivan Retires after 37 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Malden Fire Deputy John Hall will be retiring at the end of March after 29 years of service.

Malden has selected Deputy Chief Stephen J. Froio to be the new Fire Chief. Posted in March.

The Malden Fire Department has announced the following promotions: Chief of Department Stephen Froio, Deputy Chief Keith Buchanan, Deputy Chief James Dockery, Deputy Chief Richard Menard, Captain Bradford Bianchi, Captain. Sean Cadigan, Captain Richard Smith, Lieutenant Derrick Power, Lieutenant Eric Savage, Lieutenant Rodriguez Exilus, Lieutenant Devon Perry. The have also sworn in the following new hires: FF John Hanley, FF Jared Downey, FF Nicholas Rodriguez, FF Brian Hoff, and FF George Mazzeo. Posted in May.

Manchester-by-the-Sea Fire Department short on equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Manchester-by-the-Sea Could Train Police Officers as Volunteer Firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.  

Manchester-by-the-Sea fire chief, firefighters sworn-in. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Mansfield EMTs learn how to treat police dogs under the new Nero's Law. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.  

Mansfield, Norton and Foxboro fire departments get over $500,000 for new radio equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Marblehead Fire Chief Buys 1939 Engine To Restore, Showcase In Parades. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Marblehead Fire has discommissioned the Gamewell Box fire alarm system in the community. The costs associated with upkeep and maintenance was cited as the primary reason. Posted in September.

Marblhead's 2006 Pierce Dash 1500/500/25F has returned to service after being refurbished. Previously assigned as Engine 1, the unit has been reassigned as Engine 3. Posted in October.

Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester fire departments to receive new equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Marion Fire Department awarded grant for breathing apparatus. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Marlborough firefighter Bob Dolan retires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Names New Fire Safety Division Director. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.  

Massachusetts Firefighting Academy graduates 55 firefighters from Stow and Springfield campuses. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.  

Mass Fire Academy- 23 firefighters graduate in Stow. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Mass State firefighting academy holds graduation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Mass Fire Academy- 25 new firefighters graduate from State Fire Academy in Springfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Massachusetts Department of Fire Services has named Northampton Fire Chief Jon M. Davine as the new State Fire Marshal. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Mattapoisett Harbormaster Resigns, Becomes Full Time Wareham Firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Maynard Police Officers And Firefighters Honored For Saving Man's Life. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Maynard Firefighter Named Fire & Life Safety Educator of the Year. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Medford Deputy Chief Scott Graham has retired after 35 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE . Posted in January.

Medford Engine 6's 2008 Pierce has been retired due to frame problems. The company will run with a spare until further notice. Posted in March.

Medford's Salem Street Station has been temporarily closed due to concerns with the foundation. Ladder 2 has been reassigned to Headquarters. As of yet, there is no timeframe as to when the station might be repaired and reopened. Posted in April.

Medford firefighter Ed Nolan has retired after 16 years with the department. Posted in November.

Melrose Firefighter Daryl MacLeod has retired after 30 years of service. Posted in March.

Melrose Lieutenant/Paramedic Brian Moran has retired after 30+ years of service. Posted in August.

Merrimac Firefighters Graduate from Academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Merrimac On-call Firefighter Joins Fire Department as Full-Time Firefighter and EMT. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.  

Natick Firefighter Michael Quilty Retires After Nearly 30 Years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Natick Captain Mark Connelly retires, Ending 70-Plus Year Family Run. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. 

Newbury Fire Chief Doug Janvrin retires after 36 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Newburyport fire station projected to cost $3 million more than expected. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Newburyport: Fire station projected to cost $3 million more than expected. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January

Newburyport Firefighters Graduate From Training Program. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Newburyport Station 2 on Storey Ave has been demolished to make way for a new station being built on the same site. The new station is expected to be completed sometime in 2024. Posted in August.

Newburyport breaks ground on new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Newton Fire Department second in nation to use device to quell electric vehicle hazards to firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

North Andover to honor 2 firefighter For Heroism. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

North Andover Fire Department Welcomes New Firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Northbridge Fire Department promoted Lt. Anthony Genga to Deputy Fire Chief. He is the first person to serve in this position as it has now become a full time position, previously this was a call position. Lt. Thomas Valdivia of the full time ranks was also promoted to Captain. Both of these promotions took effect January 1, 2023. Posted in January.

Orleans Firefighters Stress Importance Of Adding Staff. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Palmer Fire Department hires 1st female full-time firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Peabody has named Deputy Jay Dowling to replace retiring Chief Joe Daly. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Peabody swears in John Dowling sworn in as new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Peru Searches for Feasible Solution to Damaged Fire Department Vehicles. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.  

Pittsfield Fire Department raises over $4,500 for firefighters' cancer charity in statewide competition. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Pittsfield Fire Department Pins Captains, Lieutenants. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Plymouth Fire Chief Says Needs at Fire Department Headquarters Will have to Be Addressed Soon. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.  

Plympton Makes History By Swearing In First Female Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Provincetown Accelerating EMS Hiring Plan. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Provincetown Begins Transition to Combination Fire Department with 8 Full-Time Hires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Provincetown Fire Adds Six More Full-Time Staff to its Fire Department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Quincy swears in 16 new Firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Quincy Fire Department has been authorized to reactivate the decommissioned ladder company, Ladder 4. The company will run from the Houghsneck fire station and has been assigned the former reserve Ladder 8, a 1992 Pierce Lance 105' RMA. Posted in May.

Quincy looks to bring back retired firefighters to work detail assignments. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Quincy Fire Master Mechanic Mike O’Connor has retired after 28 years of service to the department. Posted in October.

Reading Assistant Fire Chief Del Signore can stay on Reading force past age 65. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Reading Firefighter Joe Lapolla has retired after 18 years with the department and 38 years of total fire and EMS service. Posted in October.

Revere Fire Department, Chief Bright Welcome Two New Fire Trucks, High Water Rescue Vehicle. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Rockport fire chief Kirk Keating retires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Rockport honors EMT, christens rescue boat. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Salem Fire has placed into service a 2023 Chevy Tahoe as Car 2, the shfit deputy's vehicle. Posted in September.

Saugus firefighter, Navy veteran honored on stage during Zac Brown Band show at Fenway Park. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Sherborn: effective January 3rd, all police and fire communications and 911 is now handled by Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center. In addition to freeing up a patrol officer, this is also expected to improve communication services. Additionally, Sherborn Fire has changed Engine 5's designation (2013 Ford F-550 brush unit) to Squad 1. Posted in January.

Southampton Fire Chief poised to retire after 33 years. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. 

Southborough Firefighter Brittaney Doane has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant. Posted in February.

Southborough Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Polaris utility vehicle. Posted in April.

Southborough's former Headquarters Station on Main Street was demolished on May 8th. The station was closed in 2019 when the department moved into the new quarters. The land where the former station sat is now privately owned. Posted in May.

Springfield Fire Department Intends Grant for Bomb Squad Equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. 

Springfield Fire holds Special badge pinning ceremony. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Springfield swears in nine recruits. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Stoneham Lieutenant Mike O'Sullivan has retired after 32 years of service. Posted in January.

Stoneham Fire has sworn in Jefferson Elien as their newest firefighter. Posted in September.

Sudbury Fire recently placed into service a 2022 Chevy Tahoe for Car 3, the shift commander's vehicle. Posted in March.

Swampscott Fire Department Welcomes New Puppy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Taunton First Responders Call for a New Public Safety Complex. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Taunton Fire Chief Timothy Bradshaw has retired after 28 years of service. Posted in August.

Taunton's new fire chief takes the reins. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Turners Falls Fire promotes Kyle Cogswell to Deputy Chief, Geoffrey Ellis to Captain and appoints William Doyle as a probationary firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. 

Wareham, Onset Fire Districts receive $32,000 in state grants. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Watertown's new fire chief Ryan Nicholson sworn in. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Webster EMS Paramedic 2's 2019 Ford F-550/Gen-T GT-171 4x4 ambulance was totalled in a motor vehicle accident. The box has been sent out to be re-mounted to a new chassis. Posted in October.

West Barnstable Fire Chief Joe Maruca will retire after 30 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

West Springfield Fire Department swears in Christopher Bartone as the new chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Westborough fire lieutenant sworn in, interim clerk appointed. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Westfield Fire Commissioner retires after 41 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Westhampton fire, police settling into new station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Weston special town meeting approved initial design funding for two new fire stations. The current plan is a complete renovation and addition at the headquarters station with demolition and new building at Station 2. As of the current design, the new building would be two stories with a 5 bay apparatus floor. CLICK FOR WESTON'S FIRE STATION PROJECT PAGE. Posted in November.

Whately Fire Chief John Hannum retiring after 52 years with department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Whately Retiring firefighters honored for service, inspiring younger members. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Williamstown Select Board Allocates ARPA Funds to Fire Station Project. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Williamstown Residents Approve New $22.5M Fire Station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Wilmington Tower 1's 2010 E-One HP100 100' RM Tower has returned to service after being refurbished. Posted in August.

Winchester Fire Department Chief Tustin Retires After 37 Years With the Fire Department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. 

Winthrop Fire Department has officially retired Engine 3's 1987 Pierce and Rescue 1's 1990 GMC/E-One. The department currently has on order a new Seagrave pumper which will replace both units. Posted in March.

Woburn Firefighters Among State Firefighting Academy Grads. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Woburn Fire has occupied their new Headquarters Station located at 731 Main Street. This combines units from Station 2 and Station 3, which includes Engine 2, all ambulances, the shift commander and Special Hazards 1. Posted in April.

Worcester Picks Martin Dyer As Permanent Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.  

Worcester Fire Chief Martin Dyer Officially Sworn in at Promotion Ceremony. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. 

Worcester Fire Master Mechanic Jack Santimaw has retired after serving the Worcester Fire Department Maintenance Division for 40 years. Posted in April.

Worcester Fire Department awarded $8.6M by city to hire 30 firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.




2023 MASSACHUSETTS OTHER NEWS

JANUARY

State fire departments awarded $1.9M in fire education grants. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Andover Stories: Firefighting through the years. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts and the Boston Bruins Foundation team up for Operation Warm in Holyoke. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Follow-up: 'Look for the helpers, we will always be there when you call,' Duxbury fire says after town tragedy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

37 fire chiefs graduate state's Chief Fire Officer training. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Massachusetts EMTs, firefighters get K9 lifesaving training under Nero's Law. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 

FEBRUARY

Strain Of Critical Paramedic Shortage Being Felt Across Region. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fall River firefighters were tested for cancer-causing chemicals; the results are worrying. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Boston honors firefighter killed in 2014 Back Bay fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

New England Patriots Owner Invites Duxbury Fire Department to Gillette Stadium. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MARCH

High School In Hanover Begins Firefighter Training Program. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Lee and Stockbridge Exploring Agreement That Would Be First Of Its Kind In Berkshire County. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters Running Half Marathon as Fundraiser for Child of New Bedford Firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 

National Firefighters Group Sues Quincy Safety Association Over Cancer-Causing Chemicals in Protective Gear. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Westborough Students Explore How to Become Firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Easthampton Man Nationally Honored for Rescuing Disabled Man Trapped in Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Wakefield Fire Department: Igniting Concern for Electric Vehicles. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Drones Have Become a Valuable Tool for First Responders in State. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

APRIL

Wayland Will Hold First Citizens Fire Academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Reward Offered for Information in Kingston Arson Investigation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Superheroes, First Responders Deliver Custom-Built 'Batmobile' To Student In Springfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Westfield Mayor McCabe honors firefighters for saving man's life. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAY

Community center planned for Springfield's former Oak Street fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

9/11 Flag Visited Marion and Mattapoisett Fire Stations. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Brick by brick, this North Andover teen is building Lego firetrucks from every department in the state. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

JUNE

Dozens turned out for 130th Annual Firefighters Memorial in Boston to honor those who proudly served. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Somber anniversary: Boston area remembered 9 firefighters killed in line of duty in 1972 hotel fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Sumner Tunnel closure raises fears of slower emergency response in East Boston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Retired Plymouth firefighter battling ALS honored by department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Methuen takes action against 'forever chemicals' in firefighting gear. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

JULY

Quick thinking earns Turners Falls resident SAFE Young Hero award. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 

Quincy fire crew helps elderly neighbor mow overgrown lawn. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

16 Massachusetts firefighters to join Canadian battle against wildfires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 

Massachusetts National Guardsman saved lives in Weymouth house fire, hours after firing cannons on 4th of July in Boston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Restoring a piece of Hudson Fire Department history. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Massachusetts Task Force 1 reflects on Vermont flooding response. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Greenfield City Council votes to remove fire, police chief from Civil Service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

No PFAS: What environmentally friendly fire training looks like on Cape Cod. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Four fire, EMS departments land FEMA grants for cardiac gear. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

A Peabody Firefighting Family. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Off-duty officers and firefighter save man who collapsed at Plymouth jiu-jitsu class. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Proceeds from Lawrence fire shirts go to Dana Farber breast cancer research. CLICK FOR ARTICE

SEPTEMBER

Mobile 9/11 exhibit coming to Quincy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fall River first responders playing hockey to help firefighter battling cancer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Lithium ion batteries are a rapidly emerging fire hazard; here's what New Bedford Fire Department is doing. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Peabody Police Thank Retired Lynn Fire Chief For Assist In Foot Chase. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Massachusetts honors 26 fallen firefighters added to State House memorial in Boston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Rural and volunteer fire departments awarded grants from the state. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters from Needham, Rhode Island credited with saving life of fan who went into cardiac arrest at Gillette Stadium. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Retired Hamilton firefighter restores century old engine to former glory. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

9/11 mobile exhibit makes stop in Quincy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Prescribed Burns Planned at Joint Base Cape Cod. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Martha's Vineyard fire departments look to bolster fire response. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Off-duty Hamilton firefighter uses new AED at Medford soccer field to save player's life. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

OCTOBER

$900,000 emergency response funding associated with South Coast Rail to benefit New Bedford, Fall River. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Great Chelsea Fire: Marking 50 years since devastating blaze destroyed 56 city businesses. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NOVEMBER

Cohasset police, fire chiefs weigh in on need for new police station/satellite fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Stoneham first responders reunite with family after helping with baby boy's birth. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

$5 Million Firefighter Safety Grant Opportunity Announced. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Built from scratch: Massachusetts Task Force 1 founder to retire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Massachusetts firefighters recognized for heroism at annual awards ceremony. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Officials break ground on Cocoanut Grove fire memorial in Boston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.




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